Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Phenix City, Alabama


The cost of living in Phenix City, Alabama is 7.7% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $83,100 in Phenix City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phenix City, Alabama is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in Phenix City
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Phenix City, AL
Compared to Detroit, Phenix City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  50.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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